There is a motion hearing for the RNC8 on Tuesday, February 2nd at the Ramsey County Courthouse (15 W. Kellogg Boulevard; St. Paul, MN) Room 131B. It starts at 9 AM and will run all day, with a break for lunch. The purpose is to take care of all the pre-trial motions and schedule a date certain for the trial. Probably not all the pre-trial motions will be gotten through; some will be handled at a later date yet to be scheduled.
The courtroom is on the ground floor. Go to Room 130 where the blue video screens are (and where people pay their fines). The door to 131B is at the back of that room.
The courtroom is large enough to accomodate 50 people easily. The RNC 8 will sit in the jury box. They'd like to see a lot of friendly faces when they look out at the courtroom. And it's important to let the court know that a lot of people are interested in this case and are watching closely. So please come if you can. If you can only come for part of the day, do that.
For people coming in the morning (or returning from lunch), come a little early if you can, so that the cops can't take up all the good seats.
There will be a break for lunch around noon. It will last until 1 or 1:30, depending on what the judge wants to do. You can get a sandwich and coffee from the machines in the basement, or you can go out to the surrounding shops and restaurants.
For supporters of the RNC 8, there will be a free PB&J(ustice) lunch and a movie at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar Street, St. Paul. (That's 9th and Cedar.) It's six blocks from the courthouse. If you don't like the weather, it is possible to get most of the way there by skyway. There will be someone leading the way when court is adjourned for lunch.
We hope supporters will wear their RNC8 T-shirts and buttons. Please remember to turn off your cellphones before you enter the courtroom. This judge is very sensitive to any kind of noise or disturbance.
For those of you who are new to the Ramsey County Courthouse, you will have to pass through metal detectors with the usual restrictions on weapons and sharp objects, liquids, etc. Keep in mind that there will be a line and it will take about 5 minutes to get through, so allow extra time. There is an entrance from the skyway that often has a shorter line.
There is parking across the street and there is metered parking on Kellogg.
If you need a ride, or can help with driving, please be at Walker Church (3104 16th Ave. S. Minneeapolis) before 8 AM. Be prepared to leave shortly thereafter. So far, we have one driver who can take four people. There a supporters from CUAPB who want to go if they can get a ride.
For more information, see the RNC8 website:
http://rnc8.org/2010/01/court-solidarity-and-a-free-supporters-lunch-on-february-2/
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